Obituaries

Mary Margaret Villmer (Villmer)

Mary Margaret Villmer (Villmer)

Jul 28, 2021

Mary Margaret Villmer of Richwoods was born July 30, 1962 in Festus, a daughter to Lena “Irene” (DeClue) Wells and the late James Francis Villmer. Mary departed this life Wednesday, July 28, 2021 having reached the age of 58 years. Mary is survived by her loving mother and step father, Irene and Chester of Richwoods; sisters, Debra Sharp and husband...

Ann Mae Pratt (Robart)

Ann Mae Pratt (Robart)

Jul 21, 2021

Anna Mae (Robart) Pratt, known by all as Ann, of Old MInes, was born January 11, 1932 in Old Mines, a daughter to the late Francis J. Robart and Mary “Lena” (Thebeau) Robart. Ann departed this life Wednesday, July 21, 2021 having reached the age of 89 years, 6 months and 10 days. On October 4, 1952, Ann was united...

Helen Joann Stegall (Phillips)

Helen Joann Stegall (Phillips)

Jul 19, 2021

Helen Joann Stegall of Potosi was born August 12, 1935 in Piedmont, Missouri. A daughter to the late William Phillips and Mabel (Townsend) Phillips. Helen departed this life Monday, July 19, 2021 having reached the age of 85 years, 11 months and 7 days. Helen is survived by her sons, Denver King and wife Angie of Potosi, Bill King and...

Virgina Lalumondiere (Yarbrough)

Virgina Lalumondiere (Yarbrough)

Jul 17, 2021

Virgina (Yarbrough) Lalumondiere, known by all as “Ginny”, of Potosi was born November 6, 1948 in St. Louis a daughter to the late William Yarbrough and Oda Maye (Wilson) Yarbrough. Ginny departed this life Saturday, July 17, 2021 having reached the age of 72 years, 8 months and 11 days. On March 29, 1969, Ginny was united in marriage to...

James "Butch" A. Keener

James "Butch" A. Keener

Jul 14, 2021

James Arthur Keener of Saint Louis, Mo was born on October 1, 1944 in De Soto a son to the late Walter Franklin Keener and Thelma “Margaret” Nadine (Whitehead) Myers. James departed this life Wednesday, July 14, 2021 having reached the age of 76 years, 9 months and 13 days. On August 19, 1967, James was united in marriage to...

Rev. Kenneth Eugene Gamble

Rev. Kenneth Eugene Gamble

Jul 9, 2021

Rev. Kenneth Gamble of Mineral Point was born May 16, 1936 in Mineral Point a son to the late Lawrence Gamble and Harriette (Miller) Gamble. Rev. Gamble departed this life Friday, July 9, 2021 having reached the age of 85 years, 1 month and 23 days. On May 14, 1960, Rev. Gamble was united in marriage to Faye (Stringer) Gamble...

Patty Ann Valle (Pinson)

Patty Ann Valle (Pinson)

Jul 7, 2021

Patty Ann (Pinson) Valle of Richwoods was born April 9, 1961 in Festus a daughter to the late Harold Joseph Pinson and Hazel Catherine (Politte) Pinson. Patty departed this life Wednesday, July 7, 2021 having reached the age of 60 years, 2 months and 28 days. On December 18, 1987, Patty was united in marriage to Marvin Anthony “Tony” Valle...

Noreen Henson (Thurmond)

Noreen Henson (Thurmond)

Jul 6, 2021

Noreen (Thurmond) Henson of Mineral Point was born on October 20, 1957 in Cadet a daughter to the late Harry Thurmond and Leona (Coleman) Thurmond. Noreen departed this life Tuesday, July 6, 2021 having reached the age of 63 years, 8 months and 16 days. On October 3, 1980, Noreen was united in marriage to Randall Henson and they were...

Christine Marie Barton (Hopkins)

Christine Marie Barton (Hopkins)

Jul 5, 2021

Christine Marie Barton of Cadet was born August 8, 1938 in Old Mines, a daughter to the late Bernard Hopkins and Mary (Robart) Hopkins. Christine departed this life Monday, July 5, 2021 having reached the age of 82 years, 10 months and 27 days. On March 13, 1954, Christine was united in marriage to the late Burgess Barton and they...

Patsy Ricks (Speaks)

Patsy Ricks (Speaks)

Jul 1, 2021

Patsy (Speaks) Ricks of Potosi was born February 23, 1936 in Caruthersville a daughter to the late Nettie (Garrett) Speaks and Earnest Speaks. Patsy departed this life Thursday, July 1, 2021 having reached the age of 85 years, 4 months and 8 days. Patsy is survived by her sons, Reggie Ricks of Potosi, Anthony Ross Ricks and wife Vickie of...

Ed Politte

Ed Politte

Jun 29, 2021

Edwin “Ed” Politte of Cadet was born October 30, 1941 in Racola a son to the late Edwin Politte and Mary Catherine (Boyer) Politte. Ed departed this life Tuesday, June 29, 2021 having reached the age of 79 years, 7 months and 30 days. On December 28, 1963, Ed was united in marriage to Nancy (Bone) Politte and together they...

Sonya Maria Portell (Fudge)

Sonya Maria Portell (Fudge)

Jun 25, 2021

Sonya Maria (Fudge) Portell of Potosi was born September 6, 1977 to Mikel Fudge and the late Sherill (Squires) Gonzalez. Sonya departed this life Friday, June 25, 2021 having reached the age of 43 years, 9 months and 19 days. On November 12, 2016, Sonya was united in marriage to Timothy Portell and shared four wonderful years together. Sonya is...

Irma Jean Dicus

Irma Jean Dicus

Jun 25, 2021

Irma Jean Dicus, 72 of Potosi, Missouri, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 25, 2021. She was born on April 13, 1949 in Ironton, Missouri, a daughter to the late Frank Thompson and Dorothy (Knapp) Thompson. On January 3, 1968, Irma was united in marriage to Johnnie Dicus and they shared 53 years together....

Donald Richard Klavon

Donald Richard Klavon

Jun 25, 2021

Donald (Donnie) Klavon Donald (Donnie) Richard Klavon of Potosi was born on September 1, 1955 in Du Quoin, Illinois a son to the late Edith Mae (Hahn) Klavon and Walter Klavon. Donald departed this life Friday, June 25, 2021, having reached the age of 65 years, 9 months and 24 days. Donnie was united in marriage to Janet (Horton) Klavon...

Teresa Bermeda Portell (Lawson)

Teresa Bermeda Portell (Lawson)

Jun 23, 2021

Teresa Bermeda Portell of Cadet was born October 15, 1938 in Cadet a daughter to the late Clyde Lawson and Mary Lorene (Portell) Lawson. Teresa departed this life Wednesday June 23, 2021 having reached the age of 82 years, 8 months and 8 days. On February 2, 1956, Teresa was united in marriage to the late James R. Lawson and...

Angela "Lovey" Marie Sansoucie (Sansoucie)

Angela "Lovey" Marie Sansoucie (Sansoucie)

Jun 23, 2021

Angela Marie Sansoucie Angela Marie Sansoucie, known by all as “Lovey” was born February 18, 1968, in St. Louis, a daughter the late John Sansoucie, Sr. and Kathleen “Susie” Sansoucie. Lovey departed this life Wednesday, June 23, 2021 having reached the age of 53 years, 4 months and 5 days. Lovey is survived by her brother, John “Manny” Sansoucie as...

Brenda Elaine McLeod (Horton)

Brenda Elaine McLeod (Horton)

Jun 19, 2021

Brenda Elaine (Horton) McLeod of Potosi was born August 23, 1943 in Desloge a daughter to the late Harold Horton and Beulah Edna (Welch) Horton. Brenda departed this life Saturday, June 19, 2021 having reached the age of 77 years, 9 months and 27 days. On September 3, 1961, Brenda was united in marriage to the late M. Glen McLeod...

Donna Jean Davis (Johnson)

Donna Jean Davis (Johnson)

Jun 18, 2021

Donna Jean (Johnson) Davis of Arnold was born April 14, 1965 in St. Louis a daughter to Donald Johnson and Kathleen (Lee) Johnson. Donna departed this life Friday, June 18, 2021 having reached the age of 56 years, 2 months and 4 days. Donna is survived by her husband, Paul Davis of High Ridge, MO; daughter, Amanda Davis of Arnold;...

Nancy Lorraine Ives (Estes)

Nancy Lorraine Ives (Estes)

Jun 16, 2021

Nancy Lorraine (Estes) Ives of Irondale was born May 7, 1934 in St. Louis a daughter to the late Raymond Arthur Estes and Mildred Cary-May Hood. Nancy departed this life Wednesday, June 16, 2021 having reached the age of 87 years, 1 month and 9 days. On January 20, 1951, Nancy was united in marriage to the late Leo Carl...

Wesley "Wes" Earl Forrester

Wesley "Wes" Earl Forrester

Jun 16, 2021

Wesley “Wes” Earl Forrester of Potosi, was born August 28, 1936 in Potosi a son to the late Etta Charlotte (Glore) Forrester and Wesley Forrester, Sr. Wes departed this life Wednesday, June 16, 2021 having reached the age of 84 years, 9 months and 19 days. On March 7, 1959, Wes was united in marriage to Sharon (Kathcart) Forrester and...